Ex-US Air Force pilot arrested for training Chinese military

IANS | February 26, 2026 7:01 AM

Washington, Feb 26 (IANS) A former US Air Force officer who once flew some of America’s most advanced fighter jets has been arrested for allegedly training Chinese military pilots without authorisation, the Justice Department has said.

Covid fraud deadline looms for small firms in US

IANS | February 26, 2026 6:52 AM

Washington, Feb 26 (IANS) US senators have warned that billions of dollars in suspected pandemic-era small business fraud may go unpunished unless Congress quickly extends prosecution deadlines -- a move that could affect thousands of restaurant and hospitality owners, including many Indian-origin entrepreneurs.

India to expand trade, strengthen investment flows with Israel: PM Modi

IANS | February 25, 2026 10:26 PM

Tel Aviv, Feb 25 (IANS) India is committed to expanding trade, strengthening investment flows, and promoting joint infrastructure development with Israel and the Bilateral Investment Treaty signed last year will provide confidence and predictability to our businesses, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday.